Messages for U.S. Citizens

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. For more information, see the Department’s Global Health Advisory . June 6 Update Health and Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy Nairobi June 6, 2020 Location: Kenya Event: The Royal Thai Embassy has offered seats to U.S. citizens on a chartered flight with …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens May 26, 2020 Kenya Airways Flight to London Available June 4 Location: Kenya Event: Kenya Airways have confirmed that, subject to sufficient demand, they will operate a specially arranged direct flight from Nairobi to London on Thursday, June 4. The flight will depart from Nairobi at 9:20AM for London …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Message for U.S. Citizens June 5, 2020 Instructions for Registering and Voting Overseas Location: Kenya Event: Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens May 29, 2020 Ethiopian Airlines Flight Available June 4 Location: Kenya Event: The Royal Thai Embassy has offered seats to U.S. citizens on a chartered flight with Ethiopian Airlines on June 4th, 2020. The fare will be approximately USD755 from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Onward …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens May 18, 2020 Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Addis Ababa Still Available May 20 Location: Kenya Event: Seats are still available on the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Addis Ababa on May 20, 2020. For those interested in purchasing tickets, bookings can be made directly with Ethiopian Airlines using the …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens May 18, 2020 Government of Kenya Extends Movement Restrictions Location: Kenya Event: The Government of Kenya announced the extension of the mandatory, country-wide curfew imposed between 7pm and 5am until June 6. Those violating the curfew will be arrested and put in mandatory quarantine for 14 days at …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Alert for U.S. Citizens May 9, 2020 Disruptions to Power and Water Utilities Location: Kenya Event: Kenya Power and Nairobi City Water have reported disruptions to utility services. Kenya Power reports that the national grid was affected by a disturbance to their transmission network. They are addressing the issue and working to restore the normal …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens May 06, 2020 Restricted Movement Directive for Eastleigh, Nairobi and Old Town, Mombasa Location: Kenya Event: On May 6, 2020 the Government of Kenya announced the cessation of movement into and out of the Eastleigh neighborhood in Nairobi and Old Town in Mombasa starting May 6th at 7 pm …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens April 30, 2020 Seats Available on May 8th Flight Location: Kenya Event: Satguru Travel will operate a charter flight through Ethiopian Airlines from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. The flight is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020 at 1710, arriving in Addis Ababa at 1930. Seats cost USD949. For bookings, please contact Satguru Travel …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Message for U.S. Citizens April 24, 2020 Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Nairobi Location: Kenya Event: Terrorist groups have a history of carrying out attacks in Kenya during Ramadan. U.S. citizens are reminded of the need for heightened awareness and caution during this time of increased personal safety and security concerns. Actions to Take: · Be …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for for U.S. Citizens April 21, 2020 Seats Available on Kenya Airways Flight to London Location: Kenya Event: The British High Commission has organized a charter flight with Kenyan Airways from Nairobi to London Heathrow this Friday, April 24, subject to demand. There will also be a connecting flight from Mombasa to …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens April 20, 2020 Seats Available on EU Charter Flight to Frankfurt Location: Kenya Event: The European Union has organized a charter flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Nairobi to Frankfurt this Thursday, April 23 at 13:10, arriving in Frankfurt at 20:25. Non-EU/Schengen citizens need an onward ticket out of …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens April 15, 2020 Embassy of Japan Offers Seats on Chartered Flight Location: Kenya Event: The Embassy of Japan has organized an Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET8672 from Nairobi to Addis Ababa on Saturday, April 18. The chartered aircraft still has some seats available for use by any passengers …

April 3 Update Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Nairobi April 3, 2020 Location: Kenya Event: Routine consular services are suspended. To submit a request for an emergency service and/or renew a U.S. passport that expires before May 1st, 2020 please email Kenya_acs@state.gov . The Department of State is currently not organizing an evacuation of American citizens from Kenya. However, in the event that …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens April 01, 2020 Lufthansa Flight Available April 3 from Mombasa to Frankfurt Location: Kenya Event: The German Mission to Kenya has informed us that it has organized a Lufthansa flight from Mombasa to Frankfurt on Friday, April 3, exact time TBD to evacuate German tourists from the coast, and …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Health and Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens March 26, 2020 British Airways Flights Still Available Alert: U.S. Embassy Nairobi Event: The U.S. Embassy has learned that British Airways is operating two commercial flights from Nairobi to London on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. Tickets for these flights can be purchased online at britishairways.com …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens March 25, 2020 Kenya Airways Seats Available for 2100 Flight Departure Tonight Location: Kenya Event: Kenyan Airways has indicated it will offer a flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing JKIA on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 2100 hours, provided it can sell all the seats on …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Message for U.S. Citizens March 22, 2020 Government of Kenya Announces Suspension of International Flights The Government of Kenya announced this evening that it will be suspending all international flights in and out of Kenya effective midnight on Wednesday, March 25th. Cargo planes will not be affected. Those coming into the country between now and …

Health Alert for U.S. Citizens March 16, 2020 Location: Kenya Event: The government of Kenya has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. On March 15, the Kenya Ministry of Health announced three confirmed cases …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya March 13, 2020 Location: Kenya Event: On March 13, the Kenyan Ministry of Health announced one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nairobi. The Kenyan Ministry of Health has suspended all public gatherings, meetings and events. All routine consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy from March 16 to March 27 are canceled. In the case of …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Message for Consular Applicants June 18, 2019 New Kenyan Currency Now Accepted for Consular Appointments After coordination with the Central Bank of Kenya, the U.S. Embassy has been provided the equipment upgrades and training necessary to accept the new Kenyan currency. We now accept the new currency as well as the legacy currency …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Message for Consular Applicants June 18, 2019 Kenyan Currency Acceptance for Consular Appointments at U.S. Embassy Nairobi The Government of Kenya has introduced new currency with plans for withdrawing all old currency from circulation by October 1, 2019. The Embassy of the United States is currently developing procedures to accept the new …

Location: Kenya, countrywide Event: Terrorist groups have a history of carrying out attacks during Ramadan. On May 15, the Kenyan Police issued a notice to the public explaining that they have enhanced patrols during this time and intensified security in areas of interest (churches, mosques) countrywide. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Stay …

Marches Announced for March 8, 2019 in Nairobi Location: Announced gathering point is Uhuru Park, adjacent to the Central Business District, Nairobi. Event: Kenyan organizers have announced two marches to take place on March 8, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m. One march is in support of women’s rights, while the other is to protest corruption. Organizers claim …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Security Message for U.S. Citizens February 4, 2019 Continue to Exercise Heightened Caution Location: Kenya: Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal regions Event: Credible information indicates Westerners may be targeted by extremists in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal areas of Kenya. The U.S. Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for heightened …

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 26, 2019 Location: Central Business District, Nairobi Event: A small explosion has been reported in the vicinity of Nairobi’s Central Business District. Avoid the area and move to a known safe location. Actions to Take: Avoid the area Monitor local media for updates Notify friends and …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Nairobi (January 24, 2019) Location: Kenya, countrywide Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for sustained vigilance in public spaces such as shopping malls, hotels, and places of worship. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners Have travel …

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 16, 2019 Location: Dusit2 Hotel, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Event: The Government of Kenya has advised that all terrorists involved in the Dusit2 Hotel attack have been neutralized. Follow-on security operations are continuing in the Dusit2 Hotel and its vicinity. Please continue to avoid the …

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy Nairobi January 15, 2019, 8:15 PM Location: Dusit Hotel, 14 Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Event: Security operations by Kenyan authorities in the Dusit Hotel and its vicinity are ongoing. Please continue to avoid the area and remain in known safe areas. Actions to Take: Avoid the area Monitor local …

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Nairobi (August 6, 2018) 20th Anniversary of U.S. Embassy bombing Location: Kenya, countrywide Event: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 is the 20th anniversary of the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Although we have no information on threats associated with the anniversary, we encourage a …

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Security Message for U.S. Citizens November 24, 2017 Precautions for swearing-in ceremony President Uhuru Kenyatta will be sworn in as President of Kenya for a second term on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. The ceremony will be held at Kansarani Stadium in Nairobi. Many thousands are expected to attend, including heads of state. Restrictions on …

Routine Consular Services Resume Full consular services will resume Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Appointments for consular services will proceed as scheduled. Emergency consular services for U.S. citizens continue to be available. U.S. citizens are reminded that rallies, demonstrations and protests may continue during this post-election period. U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local news for …

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Kenya that general elections are scheduled for August 8, 2017. Candidate selection for national and county offices will take place throughout the country in April, followed by nationwide campaigning. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2017. Rallies, demonstrations, and protests may occur with …

We are grateful for the ongoing protection provided by the Kenyan police. We are cooperating with Kenyan authorities on the investigation of the incident on Thursday, October 27 and refer all questions about the investigation to them. We will be open to the public for normal operations on Monday, October 31, 2016. Previous message from October 27: …

Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt …

The holiday season is once again upon us and the Embassy would like to take this opportunity to remind all U.S. citizens of the need to exercise caution, common sense and to practice heightened personal security during the holidays. Historically, there is a considerable spike in crime during this time of year in throughout Kenya, …

Greetings from American Citizen Services in Nairobi! Please find below some important news for Americans traveling to or residing in Kenya: 1. Elimination of visa page inserts 2. Update on the new Kenyan e-visa program 3. New Facebook page for ACS Elimination of visa page inserts – The Department of State has proposed to discontinue …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi wishes to inform U.S. citizens that the Kenyan Police Service has publicly announced that a number of roads will be closed in Nairobi at various times during the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and the visit of President Barack Obama, which are scheduled for July 24 to July 26. The road closures …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, completed the test of its emergency text messaging system on July 9th, 2015. If you did not receive a text message from us by July 10th, or if there are any issues with the message, please send an email to enrolledinkenya@state.gov to provide the following information: Your full name and …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, will begin the test of its emergency text messaging system on July 9th, 2015. During the test, we will send a text message to all American citizens who (1) are enrolled in Kenya through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) program, (2) have expressed a desire to receive our …

The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our overseas passport and visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. Passport applications accepted overseas …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi wishes to inform U.S. citizens that we have updated the Embassy’s website with new information about Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), the official form that is used to document the birth of a United States citizen in a foreign country and to obtain a U.S. passport for the child. …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi wishes to inform American citizens in Kenya that there is an ongoing outbreak of cholera that has affected at least nine counties in Kenya and has produced over 3,000 reported cases and over 60 reported deaths. The counties affected by the Cholera outbreak are Nairobi, Homa Bay, Mombasa, Nakuru, Muranga, …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi will hold a Town Hall meeting for American Citizens on Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ambassador’s residence in Nairobi. The Town Hall meeting will provide an opportunity for American Citizens to speak with the Ambassador and other Embassy officials on a wide range …

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi will be testing one aspect of our ability to communicate critical information to – and receive information from – Americans during emergencies in the coming days. Because the test will include telephone calls to American citizens enrolled in Kenya, we are writing to explain what we are doing and why …